Man arrested after citizens tackle him fleeing scene of accident

An Amarillo man has been arrested on a charge of evading police officers after fleeing from the scene after he caused an accident near the the intersection of Georgia St. and 7th Ave, authorities said.

Traffic was blocked on Georgia St. and 7th Ave. around the accident.

A citizen tackled and held the man until a Potter County deputy was able to make the arrest, authorities said.

The man was driving a black pickup and struck a Pontiac four-door sedan. The man’s truck was in gear after he fled and struck a Mr. Electric van, authorities said.